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Biden Pardons Freedom Fighters Marcus Garvey and Leonard Peltier

Justice Delayed or Justice Denied? Photo by Rafael Ruiz on Pexels.com President Biden’s decision to issue pardons to Marcus Garvey and Leonard Peltier carries profound significance, historically and in contemporary social justice movements. These pardons address long-standing grievances and highlight the ongoing struggle for racial and indigenous rights in the United States. Cover of Text Book…

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Trump Rescinds Fifty-Year-Old Civil Rights Order

Will America Return to a Majority White Male Workforce? Photo by Golam Rabby on Pexels.com President Trump’s decision to rescind Executive Order 11246, initially signed by President Lyndon Baines Johnson in September 1965, has significant implications for the ability of Black, Asian, and immigrant individuals to receive fair consideration for jobs in the federal government. This executive order…

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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Plea for Mercy

Trump Predictablely Resorts to Gutter Politics Photo AI generated Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s plea to President Trump and his subsequent response highlight a stark contrast in perspectives and priorities, particularly regarding compassion and justice. Bishop Budde’s Plea for Mercy Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, D. C., delivered an impassioned plea during a…

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Impact of Trump Pardons on US Justice System

Here are a few of my thoughts on Trump's J6 pardons. I would love to read your thoughts on the J6 pardons.

Can the American Criminal Justice System Survive? Photo AI generated President Trump’s recent pardons of individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot have sparked significant debate and concern regarding their impact on the American criminal justice system. These pardons, granted to over 1,500 individuals, including those convicted of violent acts against law enforcement, have profound…

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Pete Hegseth Conflate Equity and Equality During Senate Hearing

What is the Difference between Equity and Equality? Photo credits, AI-generated During his Senate confirmation hearing on January 14, 2025, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, expressed his views on equity and equality. Hegseth argued that modern diversity and inclusion policies “divide” current troops and do not prioritize “meritocracy.” He emphasized…

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A Tribute to Former President Jimmy Carter

A Moral Compass for the American Presidency Former President Jimmy Carter teaching Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church, Plains, Georgia, June 18, 2017, (c) 2017 Harold Michael Harvey On December 29, 2024, the world bid farewell to a remarkable leader and humanitarian, former President Jimmy Carter. Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Carter’s life was a testament to the power of…

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Reflecting on 2024 and Embracing 2025

The Past is the Present Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com As we bid farewell to 2024, it is a time for reflection, gratitude, and anticipation. The past year has been a tapestry of experiences, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped us profoundly. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it is essential to look back on the lessons learned and the moments cherished while also setting…

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A Merry Christmas Greeting 2024

And a Happy New Year The Harold Michael Harvey Family Christmas Photo 2024, From right to left, Harold Michael Harvey, Cyn Harvey, and Coley Harvey, (c) 2024 In 2024, I was hospitalized for the first time in my adult life. Except for my birth in the mid-20th century and a football injury fifteen years later, I had escaped medical center America. An excellent team of doctors and nurses, writing…

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Author Harold Michael Harvey Poised to Win Book Awards

Watch Night and Fantasy Five Up for Prestigious Indie Book Awards Watch Night Fantasy Five This week, I received confirmation that two of my recent books, Watch Night and Fantasy Five, are up for the prestigious Indie Book Awards. I’m honored and humbled beyond belief. Watch Night is being considered for the 2025 Illumination Book Awards and Fantasy Five for the 2025 IPPY Awards in the…

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Author Harold Michael Harvey Discusses His Publishing Career

With Alex Habersham on the A Call to Action Harold Michael Harvey, award-winning author and publisher Click the link below to hear Harvey discuss his publishing career and his recently released book, Fantasy Five. https://haroldmichaelharvey.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/A-CALL-TO-ACTION-WITH-MICHAEL-HARVEY-1.mp3

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Going Home to Tuskegee University, A Familiar Place

To Celebrate 100 Years of Homecoming Alumni and fans tailgating inside Cleve Abbott Stadium during the 100th Homecoming Celebration at Tuskegee University, (c) 2024 Harold Michael Harvey Albert Murray, the internationally acclaimed Black intellectual of the 20th century and a writer trained at Tuskegee Institute in the 1940s, wrote that the comforting thing about returning to your roots is that…

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Book Discussion on Macon's First Black Councilmembers

The Middle Georgia African American History Committee to Host Author Award-winning author Harold Michael Harvey On November 20, 2024, the Middle Georgia Regional African American History Committee will host a book discussion with award-winning author Harold Michael Harvey. The talk will occur at the Middle Georgia Regional Library, 1180 Washington Avenue, Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, at 4:00 pm.…

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Princess Leia and Darth Vader

Will the Empire Strike Back? A- I generated a caricature using WordPress from the prompt Vice President Kamala Harris and Darth Vader opposing each other. In my new book, Fantasy Five (Cascade Publishing House, Atlanta, 2024), about the 1975 election of the first five Black members of the Macon, Georgia city council, I also recount the historic campaign of Rev. Julius C. Hope, a Black Baptist…

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Award-Winning Author Harold Michael Harvey to Discuss Fantasy Five

Before the Middle Georgia Regional African American History Committee Award-winning author Harold Michael Harvey will discuss his latest book, Fantasy Five: An Unimagable History, The Election of Macon’s First Black Councilmembers, on November 20, 2024, at the Washington Memorial Library in the Genealogical and Historical Room at 4:00 pm. Cyn Harvey, a senior editor at Cascade Publishing House,…

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Award-Winning Author Harold Michael Harvey to Discuss New Book

Fantasy Five: An Unimaginable History, The Election of Macon’s First Black City Councilmembers With deep humility, I am honored to announce that the Middle Georgia Regional African American Committee has invited me to discuss my new book, Fantasy Five, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at the Middle Georgia Regional Library, 1180 Washington Avenue, Macon, Georgia. The public is…

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Fantasy Five

Step into a pivotal historical moment with Harold Michael Harvey’s latest book, “Fantasy Five: An Unimaginable History, The Election of Macon’s First Black City Council Members.” This compelling narrative takes you on a journey through the heart of Macon, Georgia, as it unfolds the story of five individuals who overcame insurmountable odds to change the political landscape forever.